Round Robin
A set of smaller parlays built from every possible combination of your selected teams.
A round robin is a wagering method that creates multiple smaller parlays from a larger group of selections. Instead of one 4-team parlay (which requires all 4 to win), a round robin covers every 2-team or 3-team combination within your selections.
How Round Robins Work
If you select 3 teams (A, B, C) and create 2-team round robins, you get three 2-team parlays: AB, AC, BC. Each parlay is a separate wager. You only need two of three selections to win to profit on at least one parlay.
Trade-Off
Round robins cost more up front (multiple separate bets) but provide some insurance: a single loss doesn't sink the whole ticket. The trade-off is lower payout vs. a single large parlay.
Key Takeaways
- A round robin creates all possible parlay combinations from your picks.
- More expensive than a single parlay but provides partial coverage if one pick loses.
- 3 teams with 2-team round robins = 3 separate 2-team parlays.
Examples
- 4 teams, 2-team round robins = 6 separate parlays.
- 3 teams, 3-team round robin = 1 parlay (same as a regular 3-team parlay).
Test Your Knowledge
1 / 3Do you know what Parlay means?
A single bet that links two or more individual wagers for a higher payout. All legs must win.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a round robin cost?
Your stake times the number of parlays. Four teams by 2s makes 6 parlays, so $10 each costs $60.
Is a round robin better than a parlay?
It is safer, not better. You can still win something with one losing pick, but you pay for several parlays, and each one carries a parlay's higher hold.